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Insurance Verification & Provider Credentialing Assistant

2-4 Years
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Job Description

Overview

We are hiring an Insurance Verification & Provider Credentialing Assistant for a multi-location specialty healthcare company in the Podiatry industry. This is a Full-Time remote role for a Texas, USA based client. The role is focused on daily insurance verification and monthly collections reporting across multiple providers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, tech-savvy with EMR experience, an excellent communicator, and able to meet strict deadlines independently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily insurance eligibility and verification for scheduled patients via payer portals and phone calls
  • Handle provider credentialing
  • Confirm and document copays, coinsurance, deductibles, plan limitations, and prior authorization requirements
  • Accurately record verified benefits and notes in the EMR (NextGen) and shared trackers
  • Prepare monthly collections reports by provider and by patient using data exported from the EMR and payment sources
  • Distinguish patient vs payer payments; reconcile deposits and adjustments; flag discrepancies, missing claims, and denials
  • Maintain organized spreadsheets in Google Sheets, ensuring formulas, lookups, and totals are accurate
  • Collaborate with front desk and billing teams to resolve benefit questions, coding clarifications, and follow-ups
  • Track and update claim statuses and support A/R follow-up workflows as directed
  • Protect PHI and adhere to HIPAA and practice policies at all times
  • Meet daily/weekly verification quotas and month-end collections reporting deadlines across multiple locations

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of US medical insurance verification in an outpatient clinic or similar setting
  • 2+ years of provider credentialing experience
  • Strong understanding of copays, coinsurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, prior authorizations, and coverage limitations
  • 2+ years of experience with EMR/EHR systems; ability to learn NextGen quickly
  • Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel (filters, lookups, basic formulas) and accurate data entry
  • Excellent phone etiquette and written English communication skills
  • High attention to detail, confidentiality, and time management in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience with NextGen EHR
  • 2+ years of experience with insurance verifications, collections reporting, payment reconciliation, and basic A/R workflows
  • Background in podiatry, orthopedics, or other musculoskeletal/surgical specialties

Required Skills & Tools

  • NextGen or similar EMR/EHR
  • Google Sheets/Excel and Google Workspace
  • Payer portals and eligibility verification tools (carrier portals, clearinghouses)

Schedule & Pay

  • Full-Time position; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday to Friday (5:00 PM to 1:00 AM SAST)
  • R16,000–R20,000 ZAR (South Africa) / ₱42,000–₱53,000 PHP (Philippines) / USD 860 - 1030 (Latam) per/ month
  • Fully remote role for a Houston Texas, USA based client
  • Includes role-specific training, supportive onboarding, and long-term growth potential

System Requirements

  • Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps upload and download
  • Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
  • 8 GB of RAM or higher
  • Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
  • HD 720p webcam
  • Headset with microphone

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Consistent hours and predictable workload
  • Fully remote work with long-term potential
  • Direct collaboration with practice leadership and clinical teams, making a real impact
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to grow alongside a scaling multi-location healthcare practice

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Job ID: 149113289